Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 1, 2016

Light at the End of the Road

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2016 is “Light at the End of the Road,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Calcino). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“The bright light at the end of this country road is actually a remarkably close conjunction of two planets. After sunset on August 27 brilliant Venus and Jupiter almost appear as a single celestial beacon in the night skyscape taken near Lake Wivenhoe, Queensland, Australia.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 1, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Calcino
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 1, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-1-light-at-the-end-of-the-road

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